“Firstly, know that everybody is different and it’s important to know yourself,” explains Lerwill. “If you know you find it stressful going to the gym at 6 o’clock in the evening when it’s busy, then make sure you go at another time or go for a run outside instead.

“Some people find working out with friends helps. Start organising that day’s session for yourself and a couple of friends, then rotate. Training programmes and fitness apps are another good way to introduce variety.”

There’s also a benefit in timing your visit with a TV distraction that interests you. “I told one guy who hated running to hit the treadmill when a football match he wanted to watch was on. He’d do a 45-minute run, stretch at half-time and cycle during the second half.”